Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brooding
- eerie
- solemn
- late night horror viewing
- occult mystery marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a lethargic, murky, over-serious ecclesiastical horror thriller with an underdeveloped story and heavy-handed dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Sin Eater offers absolution and access to heaven outside the church's authority, making salvation itself the film's central occult mystery.
Alex's investigation pits the Carolingian order and church jurisdiction against a renegade figure who performs unauthorized last rites.
The Rome and Vatican investigation revolves around marked corpses, priestly ritual, exorcism, and arcane religious iconography.
Alex's renewed contact with Mara, whom he previously exorcised, links the institutional mystery to personal repentance and moral burden.
Films like The Order, and why
The Exorcist
supernatural religious mystery, occult investigation, and exorcism-driven dread
The Ninth Gate
Catholic conspiracy, sacred mythology, and investigative thriller structure
Constantine
occult theology, demonic forces, and dark supernatural suspense
Stigmata
religious horror atmosphere, secret orders, and investigative mystery
Movie Details
- Director
- Brian Helgeland
- Release Date
- 2003-09-05
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (389)
Cast
- Heath Ledger
- Shannyn Sossamon
- Benno Fürmann
- Mark Addy
- Peter Weller
- Francesco Carnelutti
- Mattia Sbragia
- Richard Bremmer
- Maria Cristina Maccà
- Rosalinda Celentano
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Order about?
- An embattled priest investigates a ritualistic death in Rome and uncovers a forbidden challenge to the Church’s control over salvation.
- What is The Order like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Order as slow, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Order violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Order as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Order?
- Critics broadly found the film a lethargic, murky, over-serious ecclesiastical horror thriller with an underdeveloped story and heavy-handed dialogue.
- Which films are like The Order?
- Films with a similar feel include The Exorcist, The Ninth Gate, Constantine, and Stigmata.
- How long is The Order?
- The Order runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Order?
- In United States, The Order is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
